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Harini M

Emerson FCEC India

"To provide affordable, plastic-free alternatives for everyday household items while educating consumers about sustainable living practices. We partner with local communities to make eco-friendly choices accessible to everyone."

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participant impact

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    86
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
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    1.0
    water collection system
    installed
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    1.0
    product
    replaced with sustainable alternatives
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    1.0
    donation
    made
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    1.0
    sharing economy
    explored
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    51
    neighbors
    met
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    29
    public officials or leaders
    contacted
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    1.0
    idea
    shared
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    1.0
    hour
    volunteered
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    3.0
    community events
    hosted or attended
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    2.0
    advocacy actions
    completed
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    27
    beautification projects
    supported
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    1.0
    minute
    spent learning

Harini's actions

Land, Water, and Air

Reduce Vehicle Idling

Idling cars wastes fuel, contributes to climate change, and pollutes the air in our communities. I will turn off my engine when waiting in my car to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Wildlife

Remove Invasive Species

Removing invasive species (species that are not naturally found in my area and can outcompete native plants) can help beautify nature around me and protect local biodiversity. I will learn about invasive plants in my area and, if possible, support or participate in at least one effort to beautify nature near me by removing invasive species.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Wildlife

Donate to Support Wildlife

There are many amazing projects supporting wildlife and their habitats. I will choose a project or organization to support that helps species and habitats I care about and make a donation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Enjoy a Meatless Meal

Producing 1 kg of beef emits as much greenhouse gas as driving 150 miles, meanwhile, 1 kg of veggies or grains leaves a much lighter footprint! This week, I’ll shrink my climate impact by having 2 meatless meals and/or 2 vegan meals each day.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Community and Connection

Meet My Neighbors

Strong neighborhoods are built on connection and trust. I will introduce myself to 1 neighbors or spend time getting to know people in my community.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Sustainable Innovation

Invest in the Future of Sustainability

Sustainable investments shape a greener future. I will research and invest in companies, funds, or projects that supports sustainability, such as renewable energy, green tech, or sustainable practices. I will share more about who I supported with others on social media or in the Ecochallenge feed.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Sustainable Innovation

Donate to or Support Low-Income Solar Initiatives

Clean energy should be accessible to all. I will support, donate, or volunteer to help programs that bring solar energy to low-income communities, helping create a more equitable and sustainable future.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Sustainable Innovation

Support a Crowdfunded Sustainability Innovation

Small contributions can drive big ideas. I will support a crowdfunded sustainability project to help bring innovative, eco-friendly solutions to life and share the project on social media or on the Ecochallenge feed.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Sustainable Innovation

Advocate For Better Food Packaging

When companies and governments make large-scale changes to their products and practices, it makes sustainability more accessible to the masses, in turn creating further demand for sustainable products, and the cycle continues. I will advocate for improved, sustainable food packaging through petitions, letters, or by supporting brands that prioritize eco-friendly packaging - and share my advocacy actions on the feed.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Well-Being

Replace a Product

Small changes can make a big difference for health and sustainability. Using what I learned from auditing ingredients in the products I use, I will replace 1 toxic or harmful products I use with safer, eco-friendly alternatives.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Sustainable Innovation

Support Resilient Powergrids

A community can be brought to its knees without dependable power, often affecting the most vulnerable. I will write 10 letters or emails per day to a public official or company to advocate for a more resilient power grid (e.g. microgrids, solar storage).

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Plant (or Adopt) a Plant

Landscaping with native plants, gardening, and having plants inside can have benefits for nature and our health. I will plant or adopt a new plant or grow one from seeds and post a photo of it to the feed.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Well-Being

Prepare for Extreme Weather

Extreme weather events like hurricanes, wildfires, and floods can disrupt lives and upend our communities. I will take proactive steps to prepare for extreme weather by safeguarding my home and creating or updating an emergency plan and kit with essential supplies, evacuation routes, and contact information.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Land, Water, and Air

Collect Rain Water

Rainwater collection reduces water waste and supports gardens. I will install a rain barrel or collect rainwater to use for 1 outdoor tasks, such as watering plants or cleaning.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land, Water, and Air

Join a Cleanup Effort

Working together to clean up public spaces helps the environment and builds community. I will participate in 1 community cleanup efforts in my neighborhood or local area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community and Connection

Host a Gathering

Bringing people together helps strengthen bonds. I will organize and host a gathering, such as a potluck, coffee meet up, or shared meal, for friends, family, colleagues, or neighbors to foster connection and community spirit.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community and Connection

Share Information about Local Resources

Knowledge of local resources helps communities thrive. I will learn about local resources, especially mutual aid groups, and share them with others on social media, in conversations, or in other ways that help spread the word.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community and Connection

Offer a Skill or Service

Sharing our talents can benefit those around us. I will offer my skills or services to support my community, such as helping someone with a task, tutoring, repairing something, or volunteering my expertise.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Learn to be a Responsible Tourist

Being a responsible tourist means not disturbing wildlife and choosing eco-friendly tour operators and destinations that prioritize wildlife conservation and respect animal welfare. I will spend 1 minutes researching ways to travel responsibly to ensure my adventures support, rather than harm, wildlife and their habitats.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Sustainable Innovation

Choose a Product Made with Sustainable Materials

Every choice matters. I will purchase or switch to products made from sustainable or recycled materials to support innovation and reduce environmental impact.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land, Water, and Air

Advocate for Green Spaces

Green spaces improve air quality, support wildlife, and enhance well-being. I will call or write 1 public officials per day to advocate for more green spaces around my town, particularly in neighborhoods that currently lack equitable access to green spaces such as parks and gardens.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Empowering the Next Generation

Support a Youth-Led Project

Youth-led projects drive innovation and change. I will support youth-led environmental projects by offering time, resources, or encouragement and share how I supported youth on the Ecochallenge feed.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Empowering the Next Generation

Host a Bio-blitz

A bio-blitz helps youth engage with local biodiversity. I will organize or participate in a bio-blitz with young people to identify and document the plants, animals, and insects in our area.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community and Connection

Swap and Share with Others

Swapping and sharing resources reduces waste and builds community bonds. I will participate in 1 swaps or sharing activities, like borrowing items, attending or hosting a swap meet, or giving away items I no longer need to support a sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community and Connection

Visit or Learn About a Culturally Significant Site Near Me

Sites of cultural and spiritual significance hold deep meaning for many communities, particularly Indigenous peoples. I will learn about or visit a site near me that is significant to the history, culture, or environment of the area. I will approach my visit with respect by researching its importance and guidelines beforehand, reflecting on how we can preserve these spaces for future generations.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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  • Harini M's avatar
    Harini M 4/29/2025 9:17 PM
    • Earth Advocate 📣
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Where I start - is the idea of use. It is not recycling...It's Reuse....

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    Harini M 4/28/2025 9:42 PM
    • Earth Advocate 📣
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Live Green Love Green Be Green.........................

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    Harini M 4/28/2025 1:38 AM
    • Earth Advocate 📣
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Earth Provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed......

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    Harini M 4/26/2025 9:59 PM
    • Earth Advocate 📣
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    If you really think the environment is less important than the economy?.....................................

    • Crina Marta's avatar
      Crina Marta 4/26/2025 10:09 PM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      • Adventurer 🏔
      • 17-DAY STREAK
      Great statement!

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    Harini M 4/26/2025 9:54 PM
    • Earth Advocate 📣
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Strong Economy for a healthy environment......

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    Harini M 4/24/2025 10:40 PM
    • Earth Advocate 📣
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Doing is important and trying is essential.........

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    Harini M 4/24/2025 1:36 AM
    • Earth Advocate 📣
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Reduce Food Waste ..................

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    Harini M 4/22/2025 10:46 PM
    • Earth Advocate 📣
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Lend a Hand to save the land

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    Harini M 4/21/2025 10:25 PM
    • Earth Advocate 📣
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Belief That someone else will save it........................................

    • Stephen Guthrie's avatar
      Stephen Guthrie 4/21/2025 10:28 PM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      • Earth Advocate 📣
      • 17-DAY STREAK
      We all should play our part.

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    Harini M 4/20/2025 11:05 PM
    • Earth Advocate 📣
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    Sustainability is the Key.........to our survival

    • Sneha  U's avatar
      Sneha U 4/20/2025 11:17 PM
      • Plant Parent 🪴
      • 17-DAY STREAK
      Well Said!